Song Lyric Project


Part 1 - We didn't start the fire
  • interpret the meaning of the lyrics by researching the background knowledge of historical references & complex metaphors sited in the lyrics
  • create a photostory/powerpoint using images that depict the deeper meaning of the song lyrics (decribed in Part 2)

Students must complete TWO Song Lyric Analyzer Sheets
Part 2 - select ONE song to produce a historical music video
  • use audacity to edit the selected song
  • create a photostory/powerpoint using images that depicts the deeper historical meaning of the song lyrics


Class Example - We Didn't Start the Fire Example Lyrics Song Example - All For You Sophia
Song
Artist
References
Lyrics
Audio
1. The Rising
Bruce Springsteen
9/11 Attacks
Lyrics

2. April 26, 1992
Sublime
LA Riots
Lyrics

3. American Pie
Don McLean
Famous Person
Lyrics

4. Nuclear Attack
Sabaton
Nuclear weapons
Lyrics

5. Porcelain Monkey
Warren Zevon
Famous Person
Lyrics

6. I'm Fixin to Die Rag
Country Joe & the Fish
Protest
Lyrics

7. Born in the U.S.A
Bruce Springsteen
War/Politics
Lyrics

8. Coming to America
Neil Diamond
American Dream
Lyrics

9. Candle In The Wind
Elton John
Famous Person
Lyrics

10. Merican
Descendents
America
Lyrics

11. The Ballad of
Peter Pumpkinhead
XTC
Famous Person
Lyrics

12. 2 + 2 = ?
Bob Seger
Historical period
Lyrics

13. The Way It Is
Bruce Hornsby
Historical period
Lyrics

14. Hurricane
Bob Dylan
Famous Person
Lyrics

15. Brown Eyed Woman
Grateful Dead
Prohibition
Lyrics

16. Over There
George Cohan
WWI
Lyrics

17. Buffalo Soldier
Bob Marley
War
Lyrics

18. Fortunate Son
Creedence Clearwater
Protest
Lyrics

19. Don't Drink the Water
Dave Matthews
War/Politics
Lyrics

20. Pride (In the Name of Love)
U2
Famous Person
Lyrics

21. Ohio
Crosby, Stills & Nash
Politics
Lyrics

22 Cult of Personality
Living Colour
Politics
Lyrics

23. For What it is Worth
Buffalo Springfield
Protest
Lyrics